1st Contact Forex is rebranding!

We’ve got some exciting news: 1st Contact Forex will soon begin trading as Sable International. What does this change for you? Very little. You’ll still be dealing with the same great 1st Contact Forex team and we’ll still be offering the same great rates. You're just going to see a different brand name, packaged in black and gold – and that’s it.

How do I send money with Sable International?

1. Register

2. Activate

To activate your account, simply upload or email our team copies of your passport and proof of address.

3. Transfer

Transfer between more than 25 currencies from all over the world and benefit from great rates and speedy transfers.

Why thousands of people continue using our forex service

Great rates, low fees

We transfer your money at fees that banks can’t compete with, we'll make sure you always get a great exchange rate.

Fully regulated

We are fully compliant with the South African Reserve Bank, Financial Services Conduct Authority and South African Revenue Services.

No-obligation consultations

We offer all prospective clients free no-obligation consultations on their personal or business forex needs.

Expert advice

We always provide a personalised service and all our solutions are tailored to our clients’ needs.

Everything you need to know about transferring money to Australia

You’ve got questions? We have the answers. Here are some of the most common questions we receive about Australian money transfers.

1. What is the best way to transfer money to Australia from the UK?

Whether you’re sending a remittance or settling debt, the quickest and most convenient way to convert your money and transfer it to the UK would be online, via your UK debit card. All you have to do is charge your card on our website and, when you submit your transfer, your exchange rate will be locked in automatically. This ensures the rate you see is the rate you get.

2. What is the cheapest way to send money to Australia?

Our international money transfers are guaranteed to be cheaper than any high street bank. In fact, we guarantee to beat your bank at international currency remittance to Australia - and every other destination too.

Our service is also faster and easier to use than traditional banks.
We offer great exchange rates, charge a small flat fee per transfer and absorb hidden costs along the way. We also guarantee that there will be no receiving fees when the funds arrive in your Australian bank account.

3. Do you offer free money transfers to Australia?

Yes, we do. Simply complete the “try our service for free” form above and we'll send you a voucher code for a free transfer. This is done so that you can test our money remittance service at no cost. If you transfer money abroad frequently, you should know that every fifth transfer and every transfer over £2,000 will be free of charge.

4. Can I send money to Australia without using my bank?

In short: Yes. When you use our service, you will not have to set foot in a bank to transfer money abroad. Simply register and upload a transfer instruction on our website and transfer your funds to us online via debit card or internet banking. Once we have received your funds, we will transfer your money.

5. Can I transfer small amounts of money from UK to Australia?

We don't have a minimum or maximum transfer limit. You can transfer as little or as much as you like. There are, however, certain benefits to sending larger amounts.

Please note: When transferring £10,000 (or foreign currency equivalent) or more in a single currency transaction, or £30,000 (or foreign currency equivalent) in a number of transactions over a 12-month rolling period, Sable International requires proof of “source of funds” as prescribed by HMRC’s Money Laundering Regulations.

6. How long will it take for my funds get to Australia?

We offer both “standard” and “speed” service transfers to Australia. Standard service transfers cost just £2, clear in one to three working days and are free for amounts over £2,000. Speed services cost £10 and are guaranteed to clear within one working day.

7. How are your exchange rates determined? Why are they better than the banks’ rate?

To get you the best rates, we canvass the market on your behalf, add a small margin to the rates we obtain and pass that rate on to you. The exchange rates we offer fall between the interbank rate (the truest exchange rate) and the rate offered by high street banks and bureaux de change.

We are able to undercut the high street banks and pass that saving on to you in the form of great rates. While the rates on our site are updated throughout the day, they must be viewed as indicative only.

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Regulatory information

Our forex service is registered with all of the relevant authorities globally. We hold an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) issued by ASIC to deal in foreign exchange (AFSL number: 335126). We’re registered with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in the UK as a Money Services Business (MSB registration number 12148630) and also with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as an authorised payment institution (authorisation number 517570). Sable FX (Hong Kong) Limited is incorporated in Hong Kong under the Companies Ordinance (registration number: 2207355). We are registered as a Money Services Business with FinCEN in the USA and also have an FSB licence in South Africa (FSP licence number 41900). Sable FX is a registered brand of 1st Contact Forex PTY Limited and as such operates under the license of 1st Contact Forex PTY Limited.

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Please note: Sable International is a trading name of Philip Gamble and Co. Ltd. Philip Gamble and Co. Ltd is registered in the UK with the Office of the Immigration Service Commissioner (OISC) under no. F201100245. Our staff based outside of the UK are not regulated by the OISC and may be involved in some client casework. However, they work to the same high standards as our UK staff and clients receive the same service regardless of which office they engage with.